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Microsoft Teams News: Wiki Page Retiring in January 2024 & There Are Things You Must Do
REVISED: Regarding the Wiki Libraries in SharePoint, the wiki pages will remain on SharePoint. However, the Wiki Page and App are not available in January 2024.
I created a video on exporting the Wiki libraries content to a zip file and opening the pages into a Word file as a BACKUP. It will be available later this week. I will update this post with the link when it is available.
Stay tuned.
/Teresa
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IMHO OneNote is not the best target for migrating Wiki, instead I'd wait for Loop APIs. What's your opinion about that?
First, users can't wait for Loop. It is too new and has a learning curve. They must convert content from Wiki to "Something" sooner than later.
Next, I haven't started using Loop API yet. I want to use it to develop a strategy and best use case. Still, according to Microsoft's information, the Loop app is meant for the collaborative gathering of information and brainstorming during the early stages of a project. While OneNote can also be used for gathering information, it is more commonly used as a replacement for wikis, where administrative assistants can create final content for onboarding, team manuals, processes, and more.
Personally, I was a big fan of the desktop versions of OneNote 2016 and 2019 for this purpose because they offer several advantages vs. Teams and Online versions, such as:
- saving as a standalone notebook on SharePoint,
- granting access to channel members and non-members,
- titling sections independently of channel names,
- creating templates, and
- having additional features to improve the user experience.
- Finally, I can post a link to the desktop notebook on Teams.
However, there's a big caveat: Microsoft will end support for OneNote 2016 and 2019 in October 2025 - no more new features, so it's not wise to transfer content to these apps, as users may end up having to "redo the redo." 
If users want to wait on Loop, they can easily download and save the wiki pages as an MS Word or PDF file and then embed the document in Teams Notes. This is a workaround for Private Channels if users are crunched for time. (Yes, I know, it is an extra click. Agh!)
This may be an ongoing project if users are not embracing the Notes Tab as is.